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Chocolate-dipped Halloween apples
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Chocolate-dipped Halloween apples

Crisp apples dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with flakes or grated white chocolate. The apples must be dry so the chocolate adheres.

ModernHalloweenWeekendDessertSnackVegetarian
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45 min total
6 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units
  • 6 stk apples
  • 7.1 oz dark chocolate
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • about 1.1 oz white chocolate
  • 2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts
  • 6 stk skewers

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the apples

    1. Wash the apples. Dry them completely with a clean towel.
    2. Scrape off any wax lightly if the skin is shiny.
    3. Insert a skewer through the stem end of each apple.
    4. Line a sheet with parchment and set it ready.
    10 min
    Room temperature
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  2. 2

    Melt the chocolate

    1. Chop the dark chocolate roughly.
    2. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil over a water bath, stirring until smooth.
    3. Pour the chocolate into a tall, narrow glass or bowl so the dip is deep enough.
    5 min
    Room temperature
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  3. 3

    Dip and decorate

    1. Dip each apple in the chocolate and turn it so most of the skin is coated.
    2. Let excess chocolate drip off.
    3. Set the apples on the parchment.
    4. Sprinkle with nuts and grated white chocolate while the coating is still soft.
    5. Let set at room temperature or briefly in the refrigerator until the surface is firm.
    15 min
    Room temperature
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Details

Nutrition

Calories

280kcal

Protein

3g

Fat

12g

Carbs

38g

Serving Size

1stk

Dietary

Allergens

MilkTreeNuts

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve on the skewers as they are, or slice with a sharp knife.

Drink Pairings

  • • tea: Tea.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store upright on a plate in the refrigerator. The chocolate may sweat lightly.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: Room temperature
  • • Method: Not suitable for freezing.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Moisture on the skin makes the chocolate seize. Dry the apples thoroughly.

Cooking

  • • Do not stir the melted chocolate with wet utensils.

Serving

  • • Use a sawing motion if you slice them to share. The chocolate can crack if you press too hard.

Variations

Flavor

  • A pinch of flaky salt on the warm chocolate contrasts the sweetness.

Method

  • If the chocolate thickens as you work, warm it gently over a water bath again.

Toppings

  • Black sesame or shredded coconut gives a darker Halloween look.

Author

C

Camilla

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C

Camilla